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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies subjects relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in blended learning have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. These massive open online courses are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning organizations are struggling with now that online learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Princeton University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

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